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Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Live Effects Trainer

Glendale, AZ · On-site +1

$52K - $108K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate sUAS platforms in support of training events, exercises, experimentation, and evaluations. * Conduct technical assessments of sUAS threats, TTPs, and emerging technologies. * Provide hands-on ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Live Effects Trainer

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$52K - $108K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate sUAS platforms in support of training events, exercises, experimentation, and evaluations. * Conduct technical assessments of sUAS threats, TTPs, and emerging technologies. * Provide hands-on ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Live Effects Trainer

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$52K - $108K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Operate sUAS platforms in support of training events, exercises, experimentation, and evaluations. * Conduct technical assessments of sUAS threats, TTPs, and emerging technologies. * Provide hands-on ...

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How much do suas jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for suas in Arizona is $125,697.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,300.00 and $149,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Suas?

A Suas job typically refers to a role related to Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), commonly known as drones. Professionals in this field may work in industries like aerial photography, surveying, agriculture, or public safety, operating or managing drone systems for various applications. Responsibilities can include flight planning, data collection, equipment maintenance, and compliance with aviation regulations. Many Suas jobs require certification, such as an FAA Part 107 license in the U.S. Depending on the industry, additional technical skills or experience in GIS, remote sensing, or photography may be beneficial.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Suas operator?

As a SUAS Operator, your daily activities often include pre-flight planning, performing safety checks, operating drones for aerial data collection or inspections, and troubleshooting equipment issues on-site. You’ll also be responsible for ensuring all flight operations comply with relevant regulations, logging flight data, and coordinating closely with project managers or other team members to meet mission objectives. Depending on the industry, you may interpret collected data or imagery for reporting and analysis. The work can vary between field operations and office-based data processing, offering variety and engagement for those interested in technology and fieldwork.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Suas position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a SUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) Operator, you need strong technical proficiency in piloting drones, spatial awareness, and a solid understanding of aeronautical principles, typically backed by an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Familiarity with drone flight control software, GPS navigation, and data collection tools is important for safe and efficient operations. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are critical soft skills for coordinating with clients and team members. These skills ensure safe flights, regulatory compliance, and successful completion of diverse aerial missions in industries like construction, agriculture, and public safety.

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Infographic showing various Suas job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $125,697 per year, or $60.4 per hour.

UAS/sUAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Flight Instructor - 15X - NO MEDICAL NEEDED!

Akima, LLC

Sierra Vista, AZ • On-site

$50.01/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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Job description

Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is looking for TUAS/sUAS (Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System/Small Unmanned Aircraft System) Flight Instructors to work in Sierra Vista, Arizona, in support of TUAS/sUAS instruction conducted at the 2-13th Aviation Regiment on Fort Huachuca. The candidate will provide instruction and train Army personnel in the operation of Army sUAS and future TUAS Army aircraft TUAS/sUAS. Training includes aviation academics, flight simulation and live flight operations, to include maintenance fundamentals. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
FAA Class II or Class III Medical Certificate is preferred.
This is an SCA position with an hourly rate of $50.01.
Responsibilities
  • Procedures for takeoff, landing, and tactical employment of Group 1-3 UAS.
  • Fundamentals and application of Army Air Crew Coordination.
  • Capabilities, emergency procedures, limitations, and system logic of the TUAS/sUAS and it's payloads.
  • Fundamentals and conduct of TUAS/sUAS Missions with emphasis on route, zone, and area reconnaissance; aerial surveillance; security operations; and employment of the TUAS/sUAS in attack missions.
  • Fundamentals of Mission Planning and approval Process to include the METTTC; Risk Assessment; and Performance Planning.
  • Concepts and application of Army reporting formats to include SALUTE, SALTW, and BDA reports.
  • Familiarity with National Airspace-- restricted areas and class D airspace-- and Air Traffic Control (ATC) phraseology.
  • Configuration of system radios for flight operations and communications relay.
  • Application of map reading techniques for UAS Operations.
  • Fundamentals of laser safety, different types of lasers on UAS, employment, capabilities, detractors, and effective utilization of lasers during UAS missions.
  • Fundamentals of Combat Vehicle Identification and familiarity with major US, Allied, and Threat equipment.
  • Concepts and application of military Symbology.
  • Fratricide and how to prevent it as a UAS operator through positive identification of targets and situational awareness.
  • Familiarity with Joint procedures for Call for Indirect Fire and Laser Designation for a Hellfire missile.
  • Familiarity and application of AR 95-1 (Flight Regulations), TC 3-04.61 (UAS Commander's Guide and ATM - Shadow 200), TC 3-04.3 (Combat Aviation Gunnery), AR 40-8 (Exogenous Factors), and TC 3-04.93 (Aeromedical Training).
  • Familiarity with and application of DA PAM 738-751 (TAMMS) and maintenance logbook software.
  • Concepts of Decisive Action and how a UAS operates in offensive, defensive, stability, and defense support of civil authorities' operations.
  • Concepts and participants in the Operational Environment (OE). The eight operational variables.
  • Fundamentals of the Intelligence Preparation for the Battlefield (IPB) process as a UAS operator.
  • Will support the commander's tactical decision-making by providing information that enhances situational awareness of the operational environment.

Qualifications
  • Documented graduates of a US Military UAS qualification course (Qualified in Groups 3-5). * Remote Pilot Certificates will not be accepted as SUAS Operator qualification.
  • Aircraft Commander Designation with 50 hours as AC or 25 sorties.
  • Ability to Obtain Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Four years' operational flying experience in Groups 3-5 UAS.
  • 200 hours cumulative live flight and simulator on Groups 3-5 UAS.
  • IO/IP Course Graduate for UAS and/or manned aircraft.
  • Additional SUAS Qualifications / Experience.
  • FAA Class II or Class III Medical Certificate is preferred.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete all evaluations per AR 95-20 to include:
  • Instructor evaluations.
  • Oral academic evaluations.
  • No-notice evaluations.
  • Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization (DES) evaluations.
  • Proficiency Flight evaluations (PFEs).
  • Standardization Flight Evaluations (SFE).

Job ID
2026-23694
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.
As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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